Fonseca Terra Prima Reserve Organic Port vs Old Perth Number 1 Release

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Fonseca Terra Prima Reserve Organic PortOld Perth Number 1 Release
DistilleryFonsecaOld Perth
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNASNAS
Price£22.5£27.99
Rating5.00/5

Fonseca Terra Prima Reserve Organic Port

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner100/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Number 1 Release

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Fonseca Terra Prima Reserve Organic Port

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth Number 1 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Number 1 Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Fonseca Terra Prima Reserve Organic Port is better value at £23 vs £28.

For beginners: Fonseca Terra Prima Reserve Organic Port is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).

Fonseca Terra Prima Reserve Organic Port

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£22.5 vs £27.99)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Old Perth Number 1 Release

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£27.99 vs £22.5)

Who should buy Fonseca?

Fonseca Terra Prima Reserve Organic Port is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Old?

Old Perth Number 1 Release is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Fonseca Terra Prima Reserve Organic Port

Cooked FruitSherried

Only Old Perth Number 1 Release

Malt ExtractVanillaNutty

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